Mesa Verde National Park is most famous for the cliffside dwellings built by the Ancestral Puebloans found throughout. The park is made up of two main sections: Wetherill Mesa, and Chapin Mesa, with roads going down each. First Time […]

Don’t have time for an all day hike but want to experience going down into the canyon? Or maybe you’re not an experienced hiker or are just out of shape. Then consider going down to the Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse, the first […]

The last point of interest along Desert View Road at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon(going from West to East), is Desert View Watchtower. As the map below shows, the drive is about a half hour if you don’t […]

Did you know there were ruins at the Grand Canyon? I didn’t! Actually there are literally tons of archaeological sites in and around the canyon. In fact the little map brochure I got said there are 4,000! Most of them […]

If you’re in Philadelphia this spring check out these beautiful outdoor art displays of Chinese lanterns! There are 29 sets consisting of many different sculpture pieces; from the traditional Chinese hanging lanterns, to pandas, leopards, butterflies, and even the famous […]

The Four Corners Monument is the only spot in the US where the borders of 4 states intersect. It’s a unique geographical location comprised of the states of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. The land is owned and operated […]

If you’re going to Monument Valley you have a few options on places to stay in or right near the park. Hotels – Motels – B&B: There’s The View Hotel Goulding’s Lodge Also Tear Drop Arch B&B If those places […]

If you’re visiting the Four Corners and coming from the west, consider traveling a little farther and spending a day or two at Mesa Verde National Park or a few of the other historic sites nearby. The park is famous […]

After spending some time in Monument Valley, we were headed onto the next part of our trip: The Four Corners Monument, which is the spot where the borders of the 4 states of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico meet. […]

Going from Williams, AZ, to the Grand Canyon is a super easy drive-just straight north on Route 64 for 1 hour! The landscape this time wasn’t that varied so I don’t have that many pictures from it. But, it wasn’t […]

Since starting this website, it’s been my goal to post a piece of artwork for all the places I’ve been in the world. A good, unique compliment to a travel blog I thought. However I’ve found that one of the […]

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Hello there and welcome to my blog of travel stories, photos, and art! This site is about my adventures at National, State, and Local Parks all throughout the world, along with other neat places to visit! Included are travel tips & guides, lots of photos on what the landscapes look like, and some of my artwork and drawings on the places I love. Hope you find something here that can help you out on your next trip and inspire you to create some artwork!

Mesa Verde National Park is most famous for the cliffside dwellings built by the Ancestral Puebloans found throughout. The park is made up of two main sections: Wetherill Mesa, and Chapin Mesa, with roads going down each. First Time […]

Since starting this website, it’s been my goal to post a piece of artwork for all the places I’ve been in the world. A good, unique compliment to a travel blog I thought. However I’ve found that one of the […]

If you’re in Philadelphia this spring check out these beautiful outdoor art displays of Chinese lanterns! There are 29 sets consisting of many different sculpture pieces; from the traditional Chinese hanging lanterns, to pandas, leopards, butterflies, and even the famous […]

If you’re visiting the Four Corners and coming from the west, consider traveling a little farther and spending a day or two at Mesa Verde National Park or a few of the other historic sites nearby. The park is famous […]

The Four Corners Monument is the only spot in the US where the borders of 4 states intersect. It’s a unique geographical location comprised of the states of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. The land is owned and operated […]

It was the 3rd day on our 2 week trip out west. We got up rather early, still hadn’t adjusted from US Eastern Time which was 2-3 hours different depending on where in Arizona you were. Boy was that confusing, […]

If you’re going to Monument Valley you have a few options on places to stay in or right near the park. Hotels – Motels – B&B: There’s The View Hotel Goulding’s Lodge Also Tear Drop Arch B&B If those places […]

Don’t have time for an all day hike but want to experience going down into the canyon? Or maybe you’re not an experienced hiker or are just out of shape. Then consider going down to the Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse, the first […]